Gus Edwards

BIOGRAPHY

Gus Edwards (born in 1994) is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He played college football at Rutgers University and was drafted by the Ravens in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Edwards was born and raised in Staten Island, New York, where he attended Tottenville High School where he starred on both offense and defense as a linebacker. As a senior, Edwards led his team to its first ever city title after rushing for over 1,300 yards while earning All-State honors. After graduating high school, Edwards decided to stay close to home and attend Rutgers University to continue his football career under then head coach Kyle Flood.

At Rutgers, Edwards flourished as an impact player early on; starting nine games during his freshman season while helping lead the Scarlet Knights to their second bowl game win in program history with over 80 yards rushing against North Carolina Central in 2014 Shriners Hospitals Bowl. In 2015 Edwards finished third on his team’s scoring list with five touchdowns that year while recording 618 rushing yards behind Robert Martin who led Rutgers’ ground attack with 958 yards that year. During his junior season (2016), Gus recorded 713 rushing yards before suffering a season ending injury late that fall after carrying 113 times across eight games including seven starts thus resulting him entering into medical redshirt status during 2017 campaign due to NCAA rule changes allowing players four years of eligibility when two seasons are cut short by injury or illness within same academic period . During this time away from sport , Gus earned bachelor’s degree & graduated from university before returning onto gridiron 2018 fall semester as graduate student athlete & leading team yard production totaling 805 total . Despite only playing part-season , Gus decision enter into NFL draft ended up being truly inspired one ; as Baltimore Ravens selected him round seven overall pick 218th selection . Following signing rookie contract June 2019 , Gus looked forward beginning new chapter professional life opportunity contribute winning organization like Baltimore which prided itself hard-nose physical style run oriented play . Such mentality perfect fit attitude strong tough mindset displayed throughout collegiate career built foundation propelled towards continued success next level even higher standard competition set forth NFL . Since debuting league last autumn , Gus has worked diligently become integral part successful Raven’s offensive scheme alongside quarterback Lamar Jackson Mark Ingram II often splitting carries between them alike moving chains essential fashion wins no matter situation or opponent faced . Currently fourth amongst AFC east teamsleading rusher 2020 regular season (& sixth among entire league ) with 586 total gained through ears end December 14th week 15 matchup versus Jacksonville Jaguars youngster hope continue run productive stretch upcoming postseason slate games challenging road ahead but young man eager prove worth whatever expecting come way future days ahead looking bright healthy future successful athletic endeavors ahead budding starlet name “Gus” recently found fame rise success fast track continuing write story greatness destined fulfill lifetime dreams dreamt long ago vibrant streets Staten Island hometown roots remain firmly planted special place heart forevermore ..